Brandy Pot Island Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Rivière-du-Loup, Canada
The lighthouse on Île du Pot à l'Eau-de-Vie is a lighthouse on a small rocky island in the St. Lawrence River near Rivière-du-Loup, Canada. Its round white tower with a red roof rises from a wooden keeper's house, and wooden walkways and stairs lead across the island to the copper lantern.
Built in the 1860s, the lighthouse helped ships travel safely through a part of the river with strong currents. It later became a protected heritage building, and restoration work has kept the original stone base, cedar floors, and copper lantern in place for more than 150 years.
The red and white paint makes the building easy to spot from the shore, and visitors come to walk around the quiet island while seabirds move overhead. People often spend time near the wooden walkways, looking at the water and the simple construction that has long served local boats.
Boats depart from Rivière-du-Loup for a smooth crossing of about twenty minutes, and once there, a short tour around the nearby islands helps visitors get their bearings. The ground is rocky with some grass, so sturdy shoes make walking easier, and there is drinking water available on the island.
Visitors often miss that the island has no beaches and no swimming is allowed, which keeps the shore undisturbed for wildlife. The site also works as a quiet stopover for nature lovers, where small animals and seabirds can be seen among the rocks and grass.
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